Ingredients
8 ounces cooked egg noodles
1 Β½ pounds ground beef
2 cans (30 ounces total) tomato sauce
8 ounces softened cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
ΒΌ teaspoon salt
ΒΌ teaspoon pepper
1 Β½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1- First, cook your ground beef in a skillet until it’s browned, then mix in the seasonings, tomato sauce, and other flavors to build a rich base.
2- Next, layer the cooked egg noodles with the cream cheese and sour cream mixture in a baking dish for a creamy texture. Top it all with shredded cheddar cheese and pop it into the oven at 350Β°F for 20 to 25 minutes until it’s bubbly and lightly browned.
3- After baking, let it rest for a few minutes to make serving easier and enjoy the comforting blend of flavors.
4- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F and prepare all ingredients for smooth cooking.
5- Cook the ground beef and combine it with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce in a skillet.
6- Mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream together in a bowl.
7- Layer the cooked egg noodles in a baking dish, add the beef mixture, then spread the cream cheese mixture on top.
8- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over everything and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
9- Remove from the oven and let it sit before serving to keep the layers intact.
Last Step:
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π₯© Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for ground beef to reduce fat and calories while maintaining the hearty texture
π§ For extra flavor, add a cup of frozen vegetables like peas or corn to the beef mixture before layering
β° This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking – just add 5-10 minutes to the baking time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 859
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 61
- Saturated Fat: 35
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 52
- Cholesterol: 180
